Cintas (CTAS) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Cintas

NasdaqGS•Industrials•Specialty Business Services

$197.96-1.50(-0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$79.23B

P/E

39.6x

P/S

7.0x

P/B

15.4x

Cintas Corporation provides corporate identity uniforms and other garments in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other segments. The company offers rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items. It also provides restroom cleaning services and supplies; and sells uniforms from catalogs. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety products and services; workplace water services; and fire protection products and services. Further, it provides automated external defibrillators; eye-wash stations; safety training; fire extinguishers; sprinkler systems; and alarm services. The company sells its products and services through its distribution network and local delivery routes, or local representatives to small service and manufacturing companies, as well as major corporations. It serves gaming, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, government, education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, skilled trades, and food processing industries. The company was founded in 1929 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How this company scores

ExcellentMetricSide Score: 80/100

Strongest: Profitability (22/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (18/25).

Profitability22/25

Growth19/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags18/25

Cash & Earnings Quality21/25

Strengths

Strong marginsHigh ROELow leverageConsistent free cash flow

No red flags in the last 8 quarters.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 39.6x5y range 32.1x – 53.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 7.0x5y range 5.1x – 9.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 15.4x5y range 11.8x – 21.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $79.23B

Metrics at a Glance

as of May 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $11.26B
Q. Revenue: $2.91B
TTM EBITDA: $3.12B
TTM Op. Income: $2.61B
Q. Op. Income: $673.03M
TTM Net Income: $2.00B
Q. Net Income: $510.99M
EPS: $1.273
Shares Out.: $400.25M

$11.26B in TTM revenue grew 8.9% YoY, reaching $2.91B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $3.12B and TTM operating income of $2.61B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $2.00B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 51.0%
EBITDA Margin: 27.7%
Op. Margin: 23.2%
Net Margin: 17.6%

Op. margin of 23.2% is up 0.8% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 17.6% and gross margin of 51.0% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 39.6x
P/S Ratio: 7.0x
P/B Ratio: 15.4x

At 39.6x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 7.0x and P/B of 15.4x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 21% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $10.53B
Cash: $289.02M
Long-Term Debt: $1.43B
Book Value: $5.14B
D/E Ratio: 0.3
Debt/EBITDA: 1.8

With $10.53B in assets and $1.43B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.3and book value is $5.14B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $709.10M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $1.88B
FCF Margin: 16.7%
FCF / Net Income: 0.9

TTM FCF of $1.88B on $709.10M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.9x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.